Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
• Manages attorney caseloads by exhibiting a high level of professionalism, and commitment to helping the Firm meet all our clients’ needs.
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions.
• Processes deposition transcripts, and prepares timelines, as well as demonstrative exhibits.
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders.
• Affords assistance in drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc.
• Affords assistance in e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts.
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping.
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters.
• Performs legal research via Lexis Nexis.
• Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records.
• Reviews, summarizes and analyzes medical records to assist with defense of action.
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• 2+ years of Litigation experience required.
• General Liability or Insurance Coverage background preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, and software’s (NetDocs and West Law preferred).
• The ability to analyze legal documents, and conduct legal research, for accuracy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

Pay

Target Hiring Range: $55,000 - $80,000